Organic versus functional etiology in catatonia: case report.
The case of an illegal alien brought to the emergency room in a catatonic stupor is described. The patient's condition worsened following the administration of a high-potency neuroleptic, and it was later learned that he had a history of epileptic seizures. This case emphasizes the importance of ruling out organic causes in patients presenting with catatonic symptoms.
D000328:Adult; D002389:Catatonia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004834:Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*
D006220:Haloperidol